US Bridges

CR 15 over Diehl Ditch

Good

DeKalb County, Indiana · 00.30 N of SR 8 · Structure no. 1700152

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 15 over Diehl Ditch is a concrete slab carrying CR 15 over Diehl Ditch in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 15
CrossesDiehl Ditch
Location00.30 N of SR 8
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.37191, -85.11709
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 15 over Diehl Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 15 over Diehl Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 15 over Diehl Ditch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 15 over Diehl Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 15 over Diehl Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.